# Rep. Jamie Raskin: ICE is Acting Like a Secret Paramilitary Police Force for President Trump

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Podcast: [The Real News Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast-1085016)
Published: 2026-06-19T15:44:11+00:00
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## Resource

TRNN reporter Stephen Janis speaks with US Rep. Jamie Raskin about the unprecedented power of ICE in light of the $70 billion in additional funding just approved by Congress, his opposition to the proposed "anti-weaponization fund," and why the Epstein scandal needs further scrutiny. Editor's note: This interview was recorded at the 2026 Netroots Nation conference on June 6. Studio Production: Taya Graham, Maximillian Alvarez Post-Production: Stephen Janis, David Hebden Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support . Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer. Follow us on: Bluesky: @therealnews.com Facebook: The Real News Network Twitter: @TheRealNews YouTube: @therealnews Instagram: @therealnewsnetwork Become a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

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